Working communities of youth work and economy (5 cr)
Code: YP00AA30-3006
General information
Enrollment
16.12.2019 - 10.01.2020
Timing
01.01.2020 - 30.04.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
RDI portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Civic Activities and Youth Work
Teachers
- Jaakko Pitkänen
Teacher in charge
Jaakko Pitkänen
Groups
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YPMI19KP
Objective
You are able to recognize the basic terminology of organizations and working communities. You are aware of the strategic and goal-oriented policies of a well-functioning organization. You are familiar with the practices of bookkeeping and cost calculations. You can use budget planning as a tool and you are able to monitor budget targets effectively.
Content
What are the administrative and economic constraints of youth work? How do organizations set their goals? What is meant by strategic planning? How are the finances of organizations planned and monitored?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, good (3)
a. You can use the terminology and concepts related to the strategic activities of working communities and to workplace negotiations and meetings. b. You have an understanding of the principles of economic activity in organizations. c. You can promote the finances of your working community with bookkeeping and monitoring skills. d. You can evaluate yourself as a member of working communities. e. You can use budget follow-up tools in your work.